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On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously voted to advance a legislative package on drug pricing and mental health, which includes provisions from U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) aimed at …
Senate Finance Committee Approves Mental Health and Drug Pricing Package Featuring Senator Casey’s Act to Protect Seniors Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman introduced the Building Safer Streets Act on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward improving street infrastructure and preventing the loss of lives on unsafe roads. …
Senator Fetterman Introduces the Building Safer Streets Act to Combat Street Safety Crisis Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro signed four bills into law on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The new laws, HB 156, HB 157, HB 735, and SB 694, promise to bring …
Governor Shapiro Signs Four Bills into Law, Promising Progress in Agriculture, Budget Procedures, and Fireworks Regulation Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed House Bill 612, a critical legislation that ensures the provision of substantial investments to state-related universities. This move, championed by …
Pennsylvania House Approves State University Funding, Ensuring Affordable Education for Students Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In response to concerns from Jewish constituents, State Senator Jay Costa is advocating for a change in the date of Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election. The current scheduled date, …
Pennsylvania State Senators Push for Change in 2024 Primary Election Date to Respect Passover Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a significant move towards safeguarding sports officials in Pennsylvania, State Senator Jimmy Dillon (D, Philadelphia) announced the successful passage Wednesday of Senate Bill 842, known as the …
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Respect the Whistle Act, Seeks to Boost Safety for Sports Officials Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Members of the bipartisan, bicameral Animal Protection Caucus celebrated the final passage of a bill aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement (BDLE). The House and …
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Bill to Bolster Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two key labor bills on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The bills, H.B. 1449 and H.B. 1465, will now go to the state …
Pennsylvania House Passes Key Labor Bills: Strengthening Workforce and Infrastructure Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Senate Education Committee of Pennsylvania voted on Wednesday on a controversial bill, Senate Bill 7, that seeks to provide parental control over instructional materials and books containing …
Controversial Bill Sparks Concern: Pennsylvania Senate Votes on Parental Control of School Materials Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a unanimous decision, the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee this week cleared the path for Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law, to be brought to a …
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Kayden’s Law: Bipartisan Bill Headed to Full Senate Vote Read More